What is the "Honor Flight Fifty?"

First of all, thank you very much for stopping by! I'm training for and running the Fall 50 (yes, that's 50 miles) this year as a fundraising effort for the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. I'm going to train all summer to run 50 miles on October 22nd to help raise money for an absolutely crucial mission.
The Honor Flight's Mission is to fly WWII veterans and terminally ill veterans from other wars to see their memorials in Washington, DC. They also work closely with schools throughout Wisconsin to ensure that the heroic stories of our veterans are built into the curriculum so that future generations will fully appreciate the sacrifices made on their behalf.
Time is of the Essence! As the last of the Greatest Generation approach their final curtain call, we are witnesses to a tremendous loss as we embrace a precious opportunity! They will die - 900 heroes - men and women who defined dignity, pass from us each and every day. 900 heroes, every day. They take their stories and history and enormous bravery with them. But many are still among us, and while there is no earthly way we can approach a gift that reflects our depth of gratitude, we can thank them anyway.
By supporting the Honor Flight Fifty, you'll help the Honor Flight Fly! 100% of donations will go to the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight.
- Nic Giebler

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Plugging Away...

Mileage is staying up, between 40-50 a week, and I may even hit 60 this week...if the schedule holds together. I'm definitely accruing some steady "dead legs" from the continuous mileage and hills I'm trying to pile on, but within 2 miles of starting the run, I'm moving better.
I ran a road/trail 5k this weekend. It was the third straight year I've run it and this year I took 14 seconds off of my best time yet, finishing 9th overall in 18:42. The course was wet and muddy, and the humidity was high, so I'm happy with my time and see it as a good barometer moving forward.
As I said, this week I'll hopefully hit 60 miles, including 22 on the North Face Endurance Challenge course this weekend. I officially signed up for that event on September 17th and would LOVE to break 4 hours in the 50k.
It's amazing what 10 degrees means when one goes from running in the 90's to the 80's...I'll take it!
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